additional periods
[/əˈdɪʃənəl ˈpɪriədz/]
noun phrasepl: additional periods
períodos adicionais
1. Extra or supplementary time intervals, phases, or durations added beyond the standard or initially agreed upon timeframe
The contract allows for additional periods of employment if both parties agree.
O contrato permite períodos adicionais de emprego se ambas as partes concordarem.
2. Extended time segments in sports competitions, such as overtime or extra innings
The basketball game went into additional periods after the score was tied at the end of regulation.
O jogo de basquete foi para períodos adicionais depois que o placar ficou empatado ao final do tempo regulamentário.
3. Supplementary academic terms or sessions added to a school or university calendar
Students can enroll in additional periods during the summer session.
Os alunos podem se matricular em períodos adicionais durante a sessão de verão.
In Brazil, 'períodos adicionais' is widely used in labor law, sports commentary, and education. The term is crucial in contract negotiations where extensions are common. In the USA, 'additional periods' frequently appears in sports (overtime), business agreements, and academic settings. The concept reflects workplace flexibility and is increasingly important in modern remote work arrangements.
NYC Slang
extra innings; OT (overtime)
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